The above wish is one I offer these days, being aware that the traditional holiday prayer, “Peace on earth...” seems like reaching for an impossible dream. Today’s complexities of world power and nations’ posturing render peace on earth beyond imagining, even for the visionaries among us.Wednesday, December 12, 2018

It was late morning. Addie sat alone, staring out her window. It was the holiday season, and although it was a time when Addie thought a lot about her poverty, she was grateful for her “blessings.” “Well,” she thought, “Tis the season. I’ll be alright.”Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Evanston’s Plan Commission will soon consider a planned development proposed for the City owned Library parking lot. The Commission’s decision and what they must consider to reach it are worth public scrutiny, especially because the project involves the sale of public land.(1 comments)Wednesday, December 12, 2018

No one can disagree with the proposition that all students should graduate from ETHS with the skills necessary to pursue a path that leads to a successful career and life, but college should be viewed as one pathway, among many, towards achieving such a worthy goal.Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Last week’s report on climate change seems to have something to frighten nearly everyone. Storms will intensify but periods between them could be hotter and drier. Things we relied on for food may not be available – but buying food that is out of season here and flown in from a distance may soon be a ridiculous luxury.Wednesday, November 28, 2018

A month ago I was “tagged” by retired Columbia College film professor Judd Chesler, an Evanston resident, to take “The Facebook Movie Challenge.” The “rules” are simple: just post an image from each of your 10 favorite movies on successive days. No title, no commentary—just a photo.Wednesday, November 28, 2018

I miss him terribly, still, at least as much as I miss my twin brother. Tom’s dying was not kind – either to him or to me and all who loved him. Yet, I am grateful for my memories – and knowing just how healing, over time, love can be.Wednesday, November 28, 2018